Patient's question:
My child has a hernia and wants to have surgery for it. But my child is only eight months old, which is too young. I'm not exactly sure what to do. I'm just very anxious right now. I would like to ask if an eight-month-old child can undergo a hernia repair surgery?Doctor's answer:
Hello. If the baby has a hernia, surgical treatment is required. It is recommended to have the surgery after the baby is one year old. Currently, it is advised to avoid the baby crying for long periods. If the hernia cannot be reduced, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. If the hernia is not strangulated, it can be reduced manually. At the same time, rest should be ensured and coughing should be prevented. Based on the patient's condition, conservative treatment with a hernia truss can be adopted. Generally, after treatment, if the baby cries less and abdominal pressure is reduced, healing can proceed as expected. If complete recovery cannot be achieved after several months, surgical treatment can be considered.